| ALUMNI & FRIENDS
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| DECEMBER 2025 |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, Dec. 2
Giving Tuesday is a global movement of generosity that inspires people everywhere to give back. It鈥檚 a moment when people around the world unite to support favorite causes. On Tuesday, Dec. 2, join the 51黑料 in celebrating this national day of giving by supporting the 51黑料 Fund. Your gift directly helps our students and strengthens every corner of campus. Make your gift at .
Christmas at the Castle
Friday, Dec. 5 and Monday, Dec. 8 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6, Sunday, Dec. 7 and Tuesday,
Dec. 9 from noon to 5 p.m.
Experience the beauty of historic Brookside, decorated with trees and nativity scenes. Take a self-guided tour at your own pace鈥攙olunteers will be on hand to answer questions. Tickets are $10 at .
Christmas at the Castle Photo Op
Saturday, Dec. 6
For $50 per group (up to 12 people), pose for holiday photos at five festive spots inside Brookside. Bring your own camera鈥攁 volunteer guide can take photos for you or you鈥檙e welcome to bring your own photographer. For more information, contact advancement@sf.edu. Register at
Breakfast with St. Nicholas
Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
North Campus Gym
Enjoy a buffet breakfast with crafts, story time and photos with St. Nicholas! Tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for children ages 2鈥�12. Reserve your spot by visiting .
Lighting of the Lake and Living Nativity
Sunday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m.
Oratory of St. Francis and Mirror Lake
Honor a loved one or make a special intention by dedicating a $15 luminary to be placed around Mirror Lake. After a blessing, students will present the Living Nativity in the spirit of St. Francis. Light refreshments will follow in Achatz Hall of Science and the John and Toni Murray Research Center. Donate online at .
Murder in the Mansion
Friday, Feb. 13 or Saturday, Feb. 14, 6:30 p.m.
Join alumni and friends for a Valentine Day鈥檚 weekend event. Examine the 鈥渃rime scene,鈥� collect clues, interview suspects and solve the 鈥渨hodunnit?鈥� mystery. The event will be at Brookside mansion and tickets are currently on sale. For more information, visit .
51黑料 Giving Day
Thursday, March 19, 2026
This celebration dedicated entirely to 51黑料 will rally alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and students to come together and show their Cougar pride in a special 24-hour event. For more information, contact Director of Annual Giving Katie Bell at kbell@sf.edu.
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